Epicauta temexa
Adams & Selander, 1979
temexa is a in the , described by Adams & Selander in 1979. It belongs to the subgenus Epicauta (Epicauta), a large and taxonomically challenging group of North blister beetles. The species is recorded from Central America and North America, with museum holdings indicating established in the region. Like other Epicauta species, it likely produces , a defensive terpenoid compound characteristic of the family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta temexa: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə tɛˈmɛksə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America. The is part of the North Epicautini fauna documented in museum collections.
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Taxonomic Context
temexa is placed in the subgenus Epicauta (Epicauta), which contains over 100 in North America. The Epicauta is one of the largest in and is characterized by complex with many species differentiated by subtle morphological features. The specific epithet 'temexa' follows the pattern of many Epicauta species named with classical or descriptive references.